Screen Durability - Moto X Q&A

First things first, I freaking love this phone!
However, I've had this phone since it came out and I already have like 2 small scratches on the screen. I had my iPhone 5 for almost a year and didn't ever scratch the screen. Has anyone else had issue with the screen easily scratching? It's pretty disappointing but 100% my fault I guess. I haven't dropped it or anything.

I put a screen protector on it the same day I got it so I didn't get any scratches at all.
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It's been a while now, no screen protector?

It's been a while since many of us got the Nexus S. For those of you that decided to go without a screen protector how is your screen now? We know its not Gorilla glass and there has been some debate if one is needed or not. So naked people, how's your screen today? (If you purchased the phone like 4 days ago please ignore this. I'm more curious about people that have had the phone since launch or close to launch)
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Beautiful and scratch/mar free.
Been running naked screen since 12/16 with no regrets.
Got my phone mid-January, and I decided to play it safe. Ghost Armor. Love it and it works great.
I'm considering pulling this ZAGG off of this beautiful Super AMOLED.
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kenvan19 said:
Got my phone mid-January, and I decided to play it safe. Ghost Armor. Love it and it works great.
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Ghost Armor interested me, but there's no kiosk near here in Los Angeles.
I used to be really good at installing Zagg full bodies and other brands of screen only, but I messed up my last Zagg attempt (my i9000) and am not 100% happy with the outcome, but not unhappy enough to re-do it, so not sure I want to invest the time and money to go with the GA, especially since I would not put it on the screen, just the back.
I used screen protector on my previous phones (G1, nexus one, G2). When I got this phone I realized that I was taking care of my phones just so the second owner will get a almost brand new phone and wasn't enjoying it to it fullest.
I got the Nexus S and there was no way I'm putting cloth on this sexy screen. I'm enjoying the phone to it fullest. No scratches so far, I also take good care of it by dedicating my right packet only for her, no coins no keys, just my nexy.
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Ghost Armor interested me, but there's no kiosk near here in Los Angeles.
I used to be really good at installing Zagg full bodies and other brands of screen only, but I messed up my last Zagg attempt (my i9000) and am not 100% happy with the outcome, but not unhappy enough to re-do it, so not sure I want to invest the time and money to go with the GA, especially since I would not put it on the screen, just the back.
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Ooo ya, if there hadn't been a kiosk I wouldn't have done the GA. And you'd have to buy the whole body protection which I'll admit adds sharp corners to the phone that I'm not 100% fond of. I actually took off the side protection because it was just too damn sharp.
By the way, distorted. Have you noticed its pretty much just you and I in the mornings and that we just end up chatting?
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By the way, distorted. Have you noticed its pretty much just you and I in the mornings and that we just end up chatting?
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Yeah, actually I had noticed that you and I tend to hit the same threads at the same time.
Maybe we're just the only ones on the West Coast...everyone else has hit work by now. For them, it's not as much morning as for us.
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Yeah, actually I had noticed that you and I tend to hit the same threads at the same time.
Maybe we're just the only ones on the West Coast...everyone else has hit work by now. For them, it's not as much morning as for us.
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Fair enough, though I'm surprised by how early you get up. I'm only up this morning because my wife woke up with a fever so I'm up taking care of her for a bit.
I Zagged my first one but had to return it(TBH i didn't like the zagg but like to keep my phones in tip top condition as i only keep them 6 months.)
anyway CPW replaced my phone last week because the back button wasn't working but I could't transplant the zagg so went naked !
bad decision...although I keep it in a leather pouch, I noticed yesterday there is a small scuff to the screen coating near the earphone.
I love the phone but what a bad decision not to have gorilla glass or factory apply a protector!
I'm going to take it back to CPW and see if they'll replace it under sale of goods as the screen is not performing as expected - no one would expect a scuff within 5 days if their phone is only ever touched by fingers or the felty inside of phone pouch.
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Fair enough, though I'm surprised by how early you get up. I'm only up this morning because my wife woke up with a fever so I'm up taking care of her for a bit.
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I don't sleep much. I was up at 3:00 AM local today, but took a short nap at 4:30 or so.
Getting old sux, you need more sleep, but can't seem to get it!
I hope the wife's not too ill.
Sorry for off-topic to the rest.
no issues whatsoever. Screen protectors r overrated.
I got mine on first launch day, and basically I used that one as my experiment phone just to see how durable the screen was in comparison to my previously owned N1. I had the phone about 2 weeks before I noticed some very light scratches on the screen. Nothing visible head on, you could only see it from an angle with a light source reflecting off of it. For the most part, I kept it in my pocket free of hard items, but there were times when I threw it in my pocket with a few coins and keys in there. My second unit I kept for about a week. I specifically steered clear of sharing my phone with other items in the same pocket. Lo n behold, another small scratch surfaced up on the display. As I said before, it's nothing you can see right off, unless you specifically look for it. Over a short period of time, using this phone without a screen protector, will develop some sort of scratches on it, guaranteed!
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I have the Nexus S for 10 days now. No screen protectors but I put it in a soft pouch when it's in my pocket. So far pristine.
I've been carrying mine in a ziplock in my pocket. My pockets seem to attract lint like no tomorrow, and I dont
want any getting stuck between the screen and bezel. I wish my cases, soft pouch, and Skinomi skin would show up already.
Phone is pristine, I'm just trying to avoid micro-scratches on the battery cover.
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I've been carrying mine in a ziplock in my pocket. My pockets seem to attract lint like no tomorrow, and I dont
want any getting stuck between the screen and bezel. I wish my cases, soft pouch, and Skinomi skin would show up already.
Phone is pristine, I'm just trying to avoid micro-scratches on the battery cover.
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I use ziplocks for my phone when it's raining (which doesn't happen much here in LA); I don't even need to take out of the bag to make a call or use the phone.
Ive had mine for about 6 weeks now...just before christmas i got it. Up until about a week ago i used it with no screen protector. Its fine as you would expect. But anyway i been using a screen protector for about a week now, and i feel a lot better...i dont have to worry about any little accidents or anything.
Screen responds exactly the same...no issues.
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What protector is the best for clarity? I have a Zagg and it isn't the best for clarity.
I have seen a realook on a captivate and it looks great but they don't make one for the Nexus S.
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csmall said:
What protector is the best for clarity? I have a Zagg and it isn't the best for clarity.
I have seen a realook on a captivate and it looks great but they don't make one for the Nexus S.
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Seidio and Steinheil. Clarivue is also good.
Ghost armor all the way! No issues here with it. Had it on my g1 and it kept the phone perfect for 2 years. That one was applied by the kiosk. Don't have one real close to me now in this state but after applying these things now in a few phones I could probably do it in my sleep. Nothing under my screen and it looks and feels great. No clarity issues and it seems the film self heals scratches. You can just barely see orange Peel in certain angles under the light but you can't feel it. I had the zagg before and its utter crap in comparison. The zagg is very bumpy and the thickness of it doesn't feel right on the phone. I've found the ghost armor to fit better as well. I originally wanted a static type like realook but with the curve of the screen it doesn't seem any of those type will fit as flush as this one.
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That is me DONE DONE DONE with screen protectors

I put a super expensive invisible shield on my nexus s as soon as I got it because it looked so good I wanted to keep it that way.
But, for quite a while now I've been looking at my phone and thinking it just doesn't look very nice at all.
Today I was sitting having my lunch and using my phone and I had an epiphany. It occurred to me (finally) that it was the screen protector that was making the phone look bad.
Pulled the thing off and every single time I pick my phone up now I'm amazed at how pretty the thing is. And everything on the display looks great. Before it just looked dull.
Why the hell did I put that stupid thing on my screen in the first place. I keep the phone in a case all the time anyway. I must be fookin mad
Agreed, but I scratched my first one in a week and I keep it in a case as well. I wish someone actually made one that was good and clear.
wild1z said:
Agreed, but I scratched my first one in a week and I keep it in a case as well. I wish someone actually made one that was good and clear.
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That is food for thought. I hope I don't scratch this, but no way am I putting a screen protector back on it.
How did you scratch yours, and is it bad? Has it ruined the look of the phone??
Have had mine naked since I got it a month ago no scratches at all. I keep mine in my pocket. Oh and I work in a machine shop so lots of stuff to scratch my phone and it still looks brand new. These screens are alot more scratch resistant than we think.
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I'd you don't put it in your pocket when other stuff is in there, you should be fine. Just don't drop it.
I went without a protector an dropped my phone and smashed my glass. Luckely I had insurrance and got a new one. I'm keeping this one with a screen protector and case!
drtdiver83 said:
Have had mine naked since I got it a month ago no scratches at all. I keep mine in my pocket. Oh and I work in a machine shop so lots of stuff to scratch my phone and it still looks brand new. These screens are alot more scratch resistant than we think.
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I see you've got a 4g. I haven't. do they have the same screen?
bunilla said:
I went without a protector an dropped my phone and smashed my glass. Luckely I had insurrance and got a new one. I'm keeping this one with a screen protector and case!
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Do you think that if you'd had a screen protector it would have stopped it smashing. I don't. It's only a really thin layer.
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I'd you don't put it in your pocket when other stuff is in there, you should be fine. Just don't drop it.
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I did that with my EVO and it doesnt have a single scratch on the screen from a year of use so plan on doing the same with my NS4G.
yeah i always keep my phones naked... i just hate the look of the screen protector and the bulk of a case... just gotta be careful with the phone
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i did exactly the same thing, then i took it off
those super shields are just in the way IMO, and smears-up the display quality.
also the touch and slide sensation loss, is very irritant, when you can't slide naturally on the screen, always like glue stuck to your finger
buachaille said:
I put a super expensive invisible shield on my nexus s as soon as I got it because it looked so good I wanted to keep it that way.
But, for quite a while now I've been looking at my phone and thinking it just doesn't look very nice at all.
Today I was sitting having my lunch and using my phone and I had an epiphany. It occurred to me (finally) that it was the screen protector that was making the phone look bad.
Pulled the thing off and every single time I pick my phone up now I'm amazed at how pretty the thing is. And everything on the display looks great. Before it just looked dull.
Why the hell did I put that stupid thing on my screen in the first place. I keep the phone in a case all the time anyway. I must be fookin mad
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I also keep my phone naked. It makes the NS look like a slick black brick super sexy lol. Also I dropped it a couple days back right on it's face on some rocks and not a single scratch I was so relieved
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I hate screen protectors, they make phones feel so crappy.
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Been using zaggs for ages and I love them. No dimming of the screen, super tough, keeps finger oils off better, etc.
Maybe you didn't install it very well? (I've installed a few thousand of them, one of my first is still on my droid eris from launch and still looks brand new) Or maybe its the texture that irritates you?
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I got my nexus earlier this week when I upgraded from my vibrant. One thing I've learned is to keep your nails filed and short. My phone is usually in my right hand and in turn use my thumb to touch the screen. Keeping the nails short keeps the nails and simultaneously touching the screen while gliding and preventing scratches. Filing them keeps them smooth rather than rough which also reduces the risk of scratches. Watch what you put in your pockets and clean your screen with a lent free cloth with micro pores. Dust can scratch your screen when it accumulates.
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I don't like skins as well but at the same time I know they're saving my NS from ugly scratches. Better safe than sorry.
seezar said:
I did that with my EVO and it doesnt have a single scratch on the screen from a year of use so plan on doing the same with my NS4G.
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cant compare this screen with the evo.had my evo naked for a year and scratch free. the nexus after 2days has 6 scratches and kept it on my right pocket wiyh nothing else..
buachaille said:
I put a super expensive invisible shield on my nexus s as soon as I got it because it looked so good I wanted to keep it that way.
But, for quite a while now I've been looking at my phone and thinking it just doesn't look very nice at all.
Today I was sitting having my lunch and using my phone and I had an epiphany. It occurred to me (finally) that it was the screen protector that was making the phone look bad.
Pulled the thing off and every single time I pick my phone up now I'm amazed at how pretty the thing is. And everything on the display looks great. Before it just looked dull.
Why the hell did I put that stupid thing on my screen in the first place. I keep the phone in a case all the time anyway. I must be fookin mad
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mines been naked since the first week of january, not a single scratch on the screen, no dents in the body. only some micro scratches on the battery cover(dont care about those). i carry it in my back pocket strictly, and i abuse my phone. dropped it many many times, and it even went for a swim in a sink once
buachaille said:
I put a super expensive invisible shield on my nexus s as soon as I got it because it looked so good I wanted to keep it that way.
But, for quite a while now I've been looking at my phone and thinking it just doesn't look very nice at all.
Today I was sitting having my lunch and using my phone and I had an epiphany. It occurred to me (finally) that it was the screen protector that was making the phone look bad.
Pulled the thing off and every single time I pick my phone up now I'm amazed at how pretty the thing is. And everything on the display looks great. Before it just looked dull.
Why the hell did I put that stupid thing on my screen in the first place. I keep the phone in a case all the time anyway. I must be fookin mad
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Invisible shield suck
Get a realook SP you cant even tell you have a SP on doesn't interfere is IQ at all
had one on my vibrant and now on my NS
hands down best SP and really cheap just an FYI can be tricky installing but well worth it.
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Nexus 4 is super weak.

I own 4 nexus 4's two are replacement orders that I kept from google. If you squeeze in the bottom left corner it creaks and sounds broken. Pretty much all along the bottom if you squeeze it creaks. Now I don't have the time to order 4 replacements like some of you I just chalk it up to this being a nice cheap phone.
Never have I owned a phone so fragile and prone to scratches. If you use this without a front and back screen protector and a case your nuts. Maybe you like living life on the edge I don't know. This glass is whatever it is (not gorilla) it just sucks. LG we are not impressed and nobody wants your phones just stop it.
When I got my first two I was afraid to even take it outside without a case I mean what if a grain of sand was in my pocket and caused a scratch could not risk it. So I used it in the house only still got scratched maybe I left the AC on I don't know.
Now before you close my thread hear me out I'm not trolling I bought four of these and I like it mostly. Now I know why i don't want a 350 dollar phone that will break. Google got me with the nexus 7 that way and that cracked on carpet I swear to god. GOOGLE PLEASE STOP MAKING CHEAP PREMIUM PRODUCTS. I went through more than I have ever for a phone to get 4 of these.
And last the LCD is not good, yeah sure its ok but amoled any day over this. Colors are washed even after adjustment, custom kernel and a 5 dollar app. Viewing angles, stop it. Of all top phones this is the worst to me. IPhone and HTC one x way better oh and s3 too. LCD hurts my eyes for some unknown reason, was actually happy my screen protector blurred the screen a little.
Not trolling this is how I feel, I think the iPhone 5 is a beautiful and superior quality phone. I don't care for iOS all I want is somebody on stock android to do the same. So far it has never happened and I have been waiting years. So far galaxy nexus was best attempt just the hardware specs were kinda sub par.
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I don't have a problem at all using it without a case and the screen protectors I use have no scratches on them. That means that if you are careful you won't have to worry about anything. I understand that the sand in your pockets might be a problem and the solution to that would be to clean them before you use them.
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ive experienced the nexus 4 to be quite solid. dropped the phone 3 times on the ground (asphalt) and the only damage it took was to the frontcase on the screen.. the glass back and front was undamaged
shockem said:
I don't have a problem at all using it without a case and the screen protectors I use have no scratches on them. That means that if you are careful you won't have to worry about anything. I understand that the sand in your pockets might be a problem and the solution to that would be to clean them before you use them.
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Your phone probably already has a ton on little scratches on it I don't believe how your phone could be flawless. And what's worse when you crack it and you most likely will the cost to replace the screen is retarded. An iPhone is only a 30 bucks to replace the digitizer. Not only that when you crack this one the whole screen stops working.
My gal nex dropped many times and screen is flawless. I'm not buying people telling me this is gorilla glass I don't believe it.
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ive experienced the nexus 4 to be quite solid. dropped the phone 3 times on the ground (asphalt) and the only damage it took was to the frontcase on the screen.. the glass back and front was undamaged
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You had a case on it don't lie
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what's the point in this thread? its based on how you feel which sounds like you are going to troll.
why buy 4 nexus phones knowing you weren't going to be happy?
you claim iphone5 is better, that's your preference.
why state iphone5 is better when we don't care what you think,let users think for themselves,
you obviously not satisfied with the nexus experience so go somewhere you feel comfortable in.
my nexus 4 is mint, great screen and its worth it,
Valuable opinion, but this thread has to be closed.

[Q] GG2 how bad is it?

Hello fellow xda-users,
since i´m coming from a Sensation i didnt have the "luck" (or maybe not?) to get my hands on Gorilla Glas 2.
I saw multiple threads about GG2 on the HOX and the SGS3 claiming it scratched during normal daily usage.
My Sensation (GG1) still doesnt have a single scratch after 2 years without a screen protector.
Will we have the same problems on the ONE as on the HOX?
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How do we know? The device isn't out yet
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How do we know? The device isn't out yet
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True, maybe someone with a GG2 Device (you?) could comment on the overall scratch resistance on other devices since some people seem to think that the scratches aren´t really on the screen but on a coating that comes from the device manufacturer.
Thanks
I have GG2 on my Lg Optimus G. I work in manufacturing and I keep my phone in my pocket with out a screen protector and old a TPU case on it. I have no scratches on my glass even when it goes in the same pocket as my keys
My One S has gg2. It's been almost 8 months since i bought the phone, and i haven't put a screen protector since day 1. Still no scratch, not even a tiny bit..
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I've also had no problems with my HOX that has GG2. Never had a screen protector for this phone. We will have to wait and see how it will be on the One.
Thanks guys, i´ll still wait for the first scratch tests but you eased my mind allready. :good:
I've had the EVO lte since launch with no screen protector. I've on a couple of occasions, dropped it. Once I was getting out of my lifted jeep and it fell out onto my driveway and slid face down for a few feet. And another time on my concrete patio landing on the top corner and bounced a few times. To my surprise, both times the screen suffered not a blemish. I purchased a new housing because of the paint damage and all was easily as new. So I wouldn't be too worried about gorilla glass.
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jeffsanace said:
I've had the EVO lte since launch with no screen protector. I've on a couple of occasions, dropped it. Once I was getting out of my lifted jeep and it fell out onto my driveway and slid face down for a few feet. And another time on my concrete patio landing on the top corner and bounced a few times. To my surprise, both times the screen suffered not a blemish. I purchased a new housing because of the paint damage and all was easily as new. So I wouldn't be too worried about gorilla glass.
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If I remember correctly you didn't drop it on concrete....you threw it
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eg1122 said:
If I remember correctly you didn't drop it on concrete....you threw it
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Minor details, didn't want to sound crazy. But now everyone knows I am.. Lol
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had the desire, desire hd, evo 3d not a scratch or blemish on any of there screen. working construction head to toe in sh1t all day.
one x with in 2 weeks had a circular pattern of scratches and a 5mm score.
this was at home in my pocket .with no contents that i am aware of.
i prey that the One is not as soft as hox.

Is no one else getting dozens of little scratches on their screen?

Had a note 3 for 2 years with no screen protector and heavy use, not a single scratch. Within 3 days of owning the note 5 I've got dozens of tiny ones and two sizeable ones! I've ordered screen protectors now but obviously too late. I'm a bit confused as I couldn't find this being a common issue and I haven't changed usage habits (phone always gets its own pocket, rested on a piece of foam at desk)
Same here. Previously use LG nexus 5 without screen protector for a year plus, just a single tiny chip.
Note 5? Just a week without screen protector and 6 visible scratches there already.
I wish ANY of the reviews had mentioned this so I could've taken preventative action.
Same here guys. It's really annoyingn barely putting it in the pocket, you find little little scrstches.. bare annoyingly annoyijg
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Try not putting it in a pocket with objects that can scratch the screen.
No offense, but I've never had one scratch on any screen, nor any cracked or broken screen (and never owned or used a screen protector), since I started using cell phones back in 2000.
Kamau54 said:
Try not putting it in a pocket with objects that can scratch the screen.
No offense, but I've never had one scratch on any screen, nor any cracked or broken screen (and never owned or used a screen protector), since I started using cell phones back in 2000.
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Neither had I until this phone and like I said I have a dedicated pocket for the phone.
11 months, no screen protector ever and zero scratches
How strange.. I wonder if there's two different revisions.

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